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Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (29 Nov 2022)

Anne Rabbitte: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service (29 Nov 2022)

Anne Rabbitte: As this question refers to service matters, I have asked the Health Service Executive (HSE) to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services (29 Nov 2022)

Anne Rabbitte: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (29 Nov 2022)

Anne Rabbitte: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services (29 Nov 2022)

Anne Rabbitte: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (24 Nov 2022)

Anne Rabbitte: I thank the Deputy for raising this important issue. I have a meeting with CHO 1 next week to address the issues facing Enable Ireland in the Cavan area and to address exactly what the Deputy has raised and what we can do in the interim to assist with recruitment and retention in that service.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services (24 Nov 2022)

Anne Rabbitte: The Department of Health published the Disability Capacity Review in July 2021. This report set out the capacity requirements for health-funded disability services for the period up to 2032 and it is intended to address the capacity deficits in a phased approach over this period. This reflects the obligation under the UNCRPD for progressive implementation of social, cultural and economic...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: General Practitioner Services (23 Nov 2022)

Anne Rabbitte: I will conclude with the script. The Government recognises the need for a strong out-of-hours GP service, a key component in the delivery of primary care services. The Government continues to support GPs and out-of-hours providers in their continued provision of GP services. The HSE provides substantial funding to GP out-of-hours co-operatives to help enable them to fulfil their service...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Health Promotion (23 Nov 2022)

Anne Rabbitte: I reiterate that the NSAC will consider the final European Council recommendations on cancer screening and advise the Minister and the Department of Health on the evidence as it applies to Ireland. The NSAC is committed to ensuring the expansion of population-based screening in Ireland in a safe, ethical, robust and evidence-based manner. The introduction of a new population-based screening...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: General Practitioner Services (23 Nov 2022)

Anne Rabbitte: I thank the Deputy for raising this issue, which I am taking on behalf of the Minister for Health. Of course, people can become unwell outside of normal GP practice hours and may require urgent GP care, so it is important they have access to out-of-hours GP services when needed. Accordingly, general practitioners who hold general medical services, GMS, contracts for the provision of...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Health Promotion (23 Nov 2022)

Anne Rabbitte: I thank Deputy Colm Burke for raising this matter, which I am taking on behalf of the Minister for Health, Deputy Stephen Donnelly. The Minister is committed to supporting our national population-based screening programmes. As we all know, screening saves lives and it is important that decisions on the introduction of new screening programmes are made in line with international best...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: National Disability Authority (23 Nov 2022)

Anne Rabbitte: Earlier this year, a competitive process was launched through the Public Appointments Service for the appointment of a new Chairperson and new ordinary members of the Board ('the Authority') of the National Disability Authority (NDA). The selection process for the Chair of the NDA Board concluded on 30 September 2022 and the successful appointee has been notified and has accepted the...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Rights of People with Disabilities (23 Nov 2022)

Anne Rabbitte: Ireland ratified the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) on 20 March 2018. This marked an important milestone in a process to strengthen the rights of people with disabilities in Ireland that has gathered momentum since Ireland became a signatory to the Convention in 2007. Ireland's approach to meeting the obligations of the UNCRPD is one of...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Rights of People with Disabilities (23 Nov 2022)

Anne Rabbitte: Ireland ratified the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) on 20 March 2018. This marked an important milestone in a process to strengthen the rights of people with disabilities in Ireland that has gathered momentum since Ireland became a signatory to the Convention in 2007. Both I, and the wider government, are committed to the advancement of rights...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services (23 Nov 2022)

Anne Rabbitte: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (23 Nov 2022)

Anne Rabbitte: The Taoiseach and I had a constructive engagement with the Irish Thalidomide Association last Thursday, 17 November 2022. Following a lengthy discussion, both sides agreed to enter into a process on a range of issues. Engagement is underway on the format of that process, including the appointment of an independent chair, with a view to its commencement on 1 December 2022. I want to assure...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Care Services (23 Nov 2022)

Anne Rabbitte: As this relates to a service matter, I am referring it to the HSE for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Reviews (23 Nov 2022)

Anne Rabbitte: The Department of Health published the Disability Capacity Review in July 2021. This report set out the capacity requirements for health-funded disability services for the period up to 2032 and it is intended to address the capacity deficits in a phased approach over this period. This reflects the obligation under the UNCRPD for progressive implementation of social, cultural and economic...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services (23 Nov 2022)

Anne Rabbitte: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services (23 Nov 2022)

Anne Rabbitte: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.